Academics



The Saint Albert Elementary Program prepares students for a life of learning. Our caring faculty and staff work together to create a personal, supportive atmosphere where all students can achieve their full potential.

Beliefs

  • We exist to teach the traditions and doctrines of the Catholic Church, and to live the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.

  • Parents are the primary educators, and Saint Albert partners with parents in the education of their children.

  • Each child at Saint Albert, regardless of race, cultural heritage or gender, grows in self-esteem through the development of his/her talents, skills and interests.

  • Saint Albert provides a warm, caring environment where children will be challenged to learn the essential curriculum, regardless of learning rate or style.

  • All children at Saint Albert learn the value of human dignity, and the concepts of peace and justice to enable them to be involved participates in a global society.

Goals

  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of love, respect and closeness to God within classes and school

  • Appreciate each faculty member, parent and student as an individual with unique talents to contribute and specific needs to be met

  • Foster community harmony by maintaining a positive, open attitude and accepting appropriate responsibility for work to be accomplished

  • Display conduct and dress which affirms a commitment to accountability and Christian ethics

  • Develop a program within each grade that will meet the spiritual, academic, social and personal needs of each students

Courses

Religion, Language Arts (English, Penmanship, Reading and Spelling) Art, Library Skills, Mathematics, Music, Penmanship, Physical Education, Science and Social Studies

Programs

Talented and gifted program; resource program; extended care services; counseling and guidance; teacher aides provided at each grade level (K-6); special choirs; band; History Day; Chess Club; county-wide spelling bee; after-school Spanish programs; Math Club; Destination Imagination; Invention Convention; speech contests; church ministries; Student Council; Parochial Athletic League; Parent Support Group; strong testing program supporting outstanding student achievement; technology infused in curriculum; State of Iowa and North Central Accreditations.
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